Help with bait casting setup: I seriously got into fishing in the last 3 years and own a pretty good starter bait caster setup. However, I think it’s time for an upgrade. I’m looking...

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Help with bait casting setup

Jul 13, 2020 14:33:44 #

FS Digest

I seriously got into fishing in the last 3 years and own a pretty good starter bait caster setup. However, I think it’s time for an upgrade. I’m looking for a rod and reel that are combined less than $250. Any recommendations? I fish mainly for bass and pike

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by Amphibinator7

Jul 13, 2020 14:33:51 #

FS Digest

Shimano SLX XT reel ($130) H2O Xpress Ethos Nano rod ($100) sleeper!

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by parxon

Jul 13, 2020 14:33:54 #

FS Digest

Slx xt one of the following: bass x, mojo bass, dobyns fury, daiwa Fuego. And aim for a 7' to 7'4 MH fast for an all around rod

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by Tehmadpanda

Jul 13, 2020 14:33:59 #

FS Digest

Slx xt

St croix bass x

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by FANTOMphoenix

Jul 13, 2020 14:34:03 #

FS Digest

I really really like my Concept Z’s & you can usually find them for $120-150 on Amazon. Usually a $200 reel then get whatever rod you’d like...I’d recommend a MH 7’-7’3”

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by WoodyHPL3

Jul 13, 2020 14:34:13 #

FS Digest

Concept Z 6.6:1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078MMGLQJ/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_i_Pm.4EbZ9X0AEG?th=1&psc=1

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by WoodyHPL3

Jul 13, 2020 14:34:21 #

FS Digest

I got two recommendations on American legacy fishing their is a shimano Slx xt and shimano Slx DC to combo the rod is decent but it's a great deal

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by badel36

Jul 14, 2020 16:57:08 #

Mister twister Loc: Foxworth,Ms.

Go for it now. ABU Garcia 5500C on a black max 6 1/2 ft med act rod. Your looking at a combo that will last for years and years. 12# trilene XL.

Jul 14, 2020 17:32:31 #

jigginjim Loc: Buffalo, Minnesota

Mister twister wrote:

Go for it now. ABU Garcia 5500C on a black max 6 1/2 ft med act rod. Your looking at a combo that will last for years and years. 12# trilene XL.

This is a combo that will last for years. Some many talk about this reel and that rod, even the so called pro never need to use the same rod and reel combos for over two years. I have Abu Garcia reels that are over 15 years old still work great. As a fishing guide I had equipment to last thru more than a few years. It all costs us money.
We need to purchase equipment that will last, maybe long enough to pass on to children and maybe grandchildren.

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